What is the weather like in Chicago vs New York in October?

In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; New York averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 107 mm.

Chicago vs New York in October

New York is the better pick in October — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.

Chicago vs New York — October climate, side by side

	Chicago	New York
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	16°C	18°C
Avg high / low	18° / 9°	19° / 12°
Rainfall	117 mm	107 mm
Rainy days	10	7
Humidity	70%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	35	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chicago vs New York in October — FAQ

Is October better in Chicago or New York?: New York is the better pick in October — 80 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy, clean air, while Chicago is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs New York in October?: In October, Chicago averages 18°C high / 9°C low with about 117 mm of rain; New York averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 107 mm.